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Maryland vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Mississippi
Total Fees $360 $375
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $360
vs Mississippi ($375)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $100
vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

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